Contains:
- - the PDF pattern in your chosen size, in A4 format to be printed at home;
- - the PDF pattern in your chosen height, in A4 format to be printed at home;
- - the PDF pattern in your chosen size, A0 format;
- - the PDF pattern in your chosen size, plotter format to be printed at the copy shop;
- - detailed instructions which include cutting layouts, construction steps accompanied by photos, as well as instructions on how to work with Vikisews patterns (printing, taping, adjusting, sewing terminology).
Materials you need at home:
- 1. Main fabric
- 2. Elastic, 7 mm wide
- 3. Lightweight knit or woven interfacing, 140 cm (55") wide, for all sizes in all heights — 5 cm (2")
- 4. Bias-cut fusible stay tape, 1 cm (3/8") wide, for all sizes in all heights — 1 m (1 1/8 yd)
- 5. One invisible zipper, 50 cm (19 5/8”) long, for all sizes in all heights
- 6. One sew-on hook-and-eye closure
- 7. Matching thread — 5 spools (1 spool for the sewing machine + 4 spools for the overlocker)
This pattern is size US2 // UK6 // EU34. Our measurements table and total ease allowance information can be found in the photo gallery.
If you wish to purchase different sizes EU34-EU52, you can find links to the size needed at the end of this description.
About Katniss dress:
Katniss is a close-fitting dress. The shaping at the back is achieved with waist darts. Top front pieces feature spaghetti straps tied at the neck. The dress has a low neckline and short raglan sleeves gathered with elastic at the top and bottom. The casings at the front and back top edges are threaded with elastic for gathering. The draping at the front is shaped with ties in the princess seam casings. The dress closes with a hook and eye and an invisible zipper in the center back seam. The hem is finished with a flounce. Katniss is mid-hip length.
Model Alina: Height 172 cm (5’8”), Bust 86 cm (33 7/8”), Waist 65 cm (25 5/8”), Hips 93 cm (36 5/8”). Alina is wearing size 36 in height 3. Approximate sewing time ― 1.5 days (12 hours).
Suggested Fabric:
To sew this dress, choose dress-weight fabrics with the following properties: - medium weight, with good drape, non-stretch or with very little stretch, opaque; - the fiber content can include natural fibers (cotton, linen), artificial fibers (viscose), blends (cotton + elastane, linen + silk, cotton + viscose, etc.); - the following fabrics are recommended: muslin, dress-weight viscose, linen, poplin, sateen, silk, cotton shirting, dress-weight denim, challis. Attention! We do not recommend stretchy knit fabrics and lightweight sheer fabrics (chiffon, organza, stretch lace). The dress in the photo is made of muslin. The fabric is thin, soft, breathable, semi-sheer and with good drape. The fiber content is 100% cotton.
More sizes of Katniss dress:
Size US2// UK6// EU34: https://www.makerist.com/patterns/katniss-dress-size-us2-uk6-eu34-vikisews
Size US4// UK8//EU36: https://www.makerist.com/patterns/katniss-dress-size-us4-uk8-eu36-vikisews
Size US6// UK10//EU38: https://www.makerist.com/patterns/katniss-dress-size-us6-uk10-eu38-vikisews
Size US8// UK12// EU40: https://www.makerist.com/patterns/katniss-dress-size-us8-uk12-eu40-vikisews
Size US10// UK14// EU42: https://www.makerist.com/patterns/katniss-dress-size-us10-uk14-eu42-vikisews
Size US12// UK16// EU44: https://www.makerist.com/patterns/katniss-dress-size-us12-uk16-eu44-vikisews
Size US14// UK18// EU46: https://www.makerist.com/patterns/katniss-dress-size-us14-uk18-eu46-vikisews
Size US16// UK20// EU48: https://www.makerist.com/patterns/katniss-dress-size-us16-uk20-eu48-vikisews
Size US18// UK22// EU50: https://www.makerist.com/patterns/katniss-dress-size-us18-uk22-eu50-vikisews
Size US20// UK24// EU52: https://www.makerist.com/patterns/katniss-dress-size-us20-uk24-eu52-vikisews
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Katniss dress size US2 // UK6 // EU34, VIKISEWS
